M. L. Longworth has lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for The Washington Post, The Times (London), The Independent (London), and Bon Appetit. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays, Une Americaine en Provence, published by La Martini re in 2004. She is married and has one daughter.
"""...Pleasing...Packed with luscious descriptions of food and flashes of cultural history, this is a fine way to relax in the company of old friends.” --Publisher's Weekly Praise for M. L. Longworth’s Provençal Mystery Series “Sprightly . . . The charm here is the locale — vaccinated readers will want to book their flights — and enjoying the suave company of examining magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his wife, Marine Bonnet.” —The Washington Post “Entertaining . . . Charming characters complement the tidy mystery plot. This is just the ticket for those seeking a much-needed vicarious vacation.” —Publishers Weekly “Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France . . . Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life.” —Slate “The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living.” —NPR “Longworth’s novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served.” —Booklist"